Rumen Radev Raises Concerns Over Election Integrity

At a recent press conference, President Rumen Radev voiced his disappointment over the announcement of election results, stating that it did not ease societal tensions but instead raised questions about the fairness of the election process. He emphasized that such doubts were also expressed by Delian Peevski, the leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS), stressing the importance of ensuring transparency in the electoral process. Sociologists, including Boriana Dimitrova from Alpha Research, also commented on how institutional inaction and uncertainty surrounding election results could lead to voter demotivation and potential abstention from future elections. The issue of possibly annulled elections has become increasingly significant, with Radev stating his skepticism about the viability of such action without serious evidence of violations. He underscored the necessity for society to be vigilant in monitoring and responding to possible corruption practices within the electoral process, with an expectation that political forces play a role in observing and improving the current situation.